MSU Extension Chronic Wasting Disease

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  Chronic Wasting Disease

  Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a contagious neurological disease that has been found in deer, elk and moose – collectively called cervids.

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  Meat Processor Deer/Venison Processing Protocol to Prevent the Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease

  Published on November 13, 2018
  Wear rubber or latex gloves when accepting and handling deer and venison. Change gloves between different animals/carcasses.

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  Searching for antler sheds can be a fun end of winter pastime

  Published on March 4, 2021
  Finding deer sheds is a great way to get outside and enjoy the last days of winter while assessing the deer in your area.

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  What is chronic wasting disease?

  Published on May 19, 2020
  Chronic wasting disease has been detected in many Michigan counties. Know the facts so that you can help slow the spread.

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  Chronic wasting disease: What is a prion?

  Published on May 19, 2020
  Chronic wasting disease is a neurological disease that affects cervids such deer, elk and moose and is caused by a prion.

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  Remembering a true champion of conservation

  Published on February 1, 2021
  Bill Porter — a beloved researcher, mentor and the first Boone and Crockett Chair of Wildlife Conservation at MSU — died in October 2020. He was 69.

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  Hunters, pack your rubber gloves to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease

  Published on September 4, 2020
  Prions from infected cervids are present in blood and spinal fluid, and they are shed across the landscape in waste products where they can last for decades. Chronic wasting disease will significantly impact the Michigan deer population.

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  Hunters: Look for signs of illness in deer

  Published on September 23, 2020
  Identifying deer with chronic wasting disease is not always possible by visual observation. There are common signs that may indicate a deer is sick, but it may or may not have chronic wasting disease.

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  Tips for disposing deer carcasses and parts to minimize spreading chronic wasting disease

  Published on November 13, 2020
  Properly disposing of deer carcasses will help slow the spread of chronic wasting disease.

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  Using charrettes to solve wildlife management communication issues in Michigan

  Published on March 4, 2020
  MDRN partners with NCI and MSU Extension to use the charrette process to co-create an education and outreach plan.

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  Creating innovative models to assess spread, possible management of deadly chronic wasting disease

  Published on February 1, 2021
  Researchers in the Boone and Crockett Quantitative Wildlife Center are taking on the insidious deer disease.

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  Putting high quality venison on the table

  Published on November 13, 2020
  When preparing for deer hunting, remember food safety in addition to hunter safety.

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  Considerations for meat processors cutting venison to prevent spreading chronic wasting disease

  Published on September 4, 2020
  Meat processors should follow these protocols when cutting and further processing venison this hunting season.

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  Considerations for meat processors accepting venison to prevent spreading chronic wasting disease

  Published on September 23, 2020
  Protocol for meat processors to follow when accepting venison this hunting season.

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  MSU Extension educator to lead chronic wasting disease outreach efforts

  Published on December 10, 2019
  Katie Ockert will be tasked with raising awareness, providing educational opportunities and engaging the community and partners in conversations about how to address CWD in local deer populations.